New novel announcement 🇵🇸 🍉 I wanted to tie in my attendance @worldlittoday Palestine Voices event with the news that @beacon_books will be publishing my next novel, The Land Beneath the Light. From her rural farmhouse at the bottom of the hilltop surrounded by the … Continue reading New novel announcement-The Land Beneath the Light.
Author: Shereen Malherbe
Shereen Malherbe is an award-winning author. Her novel, Jasmine Falling has been voted as one of the top 20 Best Books by Muslim women.
Her second contemporary fiction novel, The Tower, is now used as academic set text in a US university.
Her migrant children's book series, The Girl Who Slept Under The Moon was followed in 2022 with the award-winning, The Girl Who Stitched the Stars. The Girl Who Lives Between Two Worlds is out now.
Her short story, The Cypress Tree has been published in World Literature Today's landmark edition on Palestine Voices.
Her novel, a Palestinian reimagining of Jane Eyre, The Land Beneath the Light was nominated alongside her children's book, for the Palestine Book Awards.
Her latest novel, Yassini Girls based on her appearance on a BBC documentary film on Palestine, is currently available to buy, worldwide.
A review of The Girl Who Slept Under the Moon.
Thank you to Zahra from Trustlikethebirds.com for this beautiful book review.
Falastin Magazine Vol.5 Issue.1
Falastin Cover. C. @PACCUSA. Illustrated by Hanna Ibrahim PACCUSA's fifth volume of their literary magazine, Falastin is out! Editor in Chief, Reem Farhat writes, "Our greatest power comes from inscribing our histories and our realities so join us in reclaiming the Palestinian narrative." I couldn't … Continue reading Falastin Magazine Vol.5 Issue.1
The Girl Who Slept Under The Moon
New children’s book series focusing on the experiences of migrant children Hi all, I’m thrilled to announce the upcoming publication of my first children’s book, The Girl Who Slept Under The Moon.Published by @beacon_books & illustrated by @sarahnestiwillard @beacon_books are looking for potential #bookreviewers, #librarians … Continue reading The Girl Who Slept Under The Moon
The OU helped me to become a published author.
Published by the Open University. Read the full article here. “I always dreamed of becoming an author,” says OU graduate Shereen. “But it wasn’t something I realised again until I had taken time off from my banking career.”Shereen had been working in London’s Canary Wharf when … Continue reading The OU helped me to become a published author.
@TheBookslamist ‘The Tower’ Review
For those of you who don’t follow @Thebookslamist on Instagram or Twitter, here is their latest review. “Ramadan 2017 was transformatory for me. I wrote , ‘A Virtue of Disobedience’ at night and in these hours the world was speaking to what i was writing. … Continue reading @TheBookslamist ‘The Tower’ Review
Returning…with a different view
Hello everyone, I’m returning to the world of living, also known as social media! After a two year hiatus, and becoming an almost English Literature graduate (Summer 2019), I am ready to begin sharing my stories and travels with you again. To find out what direction I was heading … Continue reading Returning…with a different view
Jasmine Falling now available in Jerusalem Bookstores
Educational Bookstore, Salahaddin Street, Jerusalem. Voted as the 18th top attraction to do in Jerusalem, Educational Bookstore is located in Salahaddin Street, Jerusalem. Follow the bookstore or subscribe here to keep up to date with Shereen’s events. For more information about Educational Bookstore and for its location … Continue reading Jasmine Falling now available in Jerusalem Bookstores
Literary Evening at the El-Hakwati Theatre, Palestine
“Being part of the art and literature scene in Jerusalem, Palestine has been a rewarding, insightful experience. The El-Hakawati Theatre was a perfect location and it was an amazing experience to discuss the book with Jerusalem’s literary elite and to discover their experience of a … Continue reading Literary Evening at the El-Hakwati Theatre, Palestine
Returning to Palestine: Youth are our future
I haven’t managed to return to Palestine for years. When I visited Palestine, I went as a traveller, someone passing by this land. I have links to the country through my heritage but this isn’t the same as those who are born there. My relationship … Continue reading Returning to Palestine: Youth are our future
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